Camp Nurse

SUMMARY 
Advises and supervises the medial needs and health conditions at camp.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directly carries out leadership responsibilities to effectively oversee and guide the Health Specialist and campers in accordance with the Association’s policies, purpose and goals.
• Carries out medical standing orders and protocols.
• Provides pre-camp training and continual instruction and guidance to staff to discuss health and safety procedures, precautions and routines. 
• Conducts physical checks of campers and reviews all health records discussing particulars with counselors as needed.
• Reviews contents and assures first aid kids are always adequately maintained.
• Reviews the condition of the infirmary and monitors the inventory of supplies.  Makes recommendations and communicates needs to Program Director.  
• Assumes responsibility for drugs, medicines and first aid kits brought by campers.  Ensures the administration of all medications and treatments according to physician’s (prescription medications) and/or parent’s (over the counter medications) order and keeps accurate records of such treatments.
• Assists in transporting campers and staff to a clinic or hospital as needed.  
• Responds seriously and confidentially to suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follows mandated reporting requirements related to abuse.  
• Maintains and submits timely reports as assigned.  
• Serves as the primary contact for reviewing all incident/accident reports of a medical nature.
• Receives and carries out instructions.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.  Makes self available after hours as needed for medical advice and treatment.
• Performs other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members, including but not limited to housekeeping, sanitation, etc. throughout all YMCA buildings and program areas.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as needed or assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to read, write, talk, see and hear. 
• Ability to understand prescription and health examinations from physicians.
• Possesses a strong understanding of  the YMCA and its purpose, mission and values.  Demonstrates this understanding through behavior and actions that support the purpose, mission and values.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 
Associate's degree in a related field and experience working as a health professional.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
Registered Nursing Certification for the State of Nebraska
Valid Driver’s License
CPR, AED & First Aid Certifications